Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years later than the VG-160 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus VG-160
SX620 HS | VG-160 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 53 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon SX620 HS
VG-160 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VG-160
SX620 HS | VG-160 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS vs the VG-160.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and VG-160.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus VG-160 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 165 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $279 | $90 |